{"id":25377,"date":"2025-10-21T07:24:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T11:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/real-madrid-stars-potential-departure-will-further-fuel-interest-in-liverpools-ace\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T07:24:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T11:24:40","slug":"real-madrid-stars-potential-departure-will-further-fuel-interest-in-liverpools-ace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/real-madrid-stars-potential-departure-will-further-fuel-interest-in-liverpools-ace\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid star&#8217;s potential departure will further fuel interest in Liverpool&#8217;s ace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/real-madrid-stars-potential-departure-will-further-fuel-interest-in-liverpools-ace\/#Real_Madrid_could_pursue_a_move_for_Ibrahima_Konate\" >Real Madrid could pursue a move for Ibrahima Konate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/real-madrid-stars-potential-departure-will-further-fuel-interest-in-liverpools-ace\/#Gehi_could_become_an_in-demand_defender_next_year\" >Gehi could become an in-demand defender next year<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>The situation begins at Real Madrid, where uncertainty looms over the future of two key figures in the defensive unit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>David Alaba has yet to make a final decision on his future, but the latest signs suggest he could leave the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>If Alaba were to leave, it would mark the end of an era for the Austrian international, who has been integral to Madrid&#8217;s recent success since joining from Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p>To further complicate matters, clubs in the Saudi Pro League are closely monitoring Antonio Rudiger&#8217;s situation. Madrid have offered the German international a new contract until 2028, but his future remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Madrid_could_pursue_a_move_for_Ibrahima_Konate\"><\/span>Real Madrid could pursue a move for Ibrahima Konate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/liverpool-v-everton-premier-league-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/liverpool-v-everton-premier-league-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/liverpool-v-everton-premier-league-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/liverpool-v-everton-premier-league-770x514.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/liverpool-v-everton-premier-league-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/liverpool-v-everton-premier-league-1200x801.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/liverpool-v-everton-premier-league.jpg.webp 1451w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liverpool&#8217;s Ibrahima Konate (Photo by Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If Rudiger decides to accept a lucrative offer from the Middle East, the Whites could be put on the market for a top-level replacement.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sky Sports Germany, Liverpool&#8217;s Ibrahima Konate has emerged as a potential candidate to fill the void should either Alaba or Rudiger leave.<\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman is on the radar of Real Madrid and is expected to move next year. With the centre-back not signing a new contract at Anfield, Madrid are looking to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer, similar to how they signed Trent Alexander-Arnold this year.<\/p>\n<p>If Liverpool lose Konate, they will likely turn to Crystal Palace star Marc Guehy to replace him. The England international was close to joining the Reds in the summer, but the move fell apart at the last moment despite the player completing a medical.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gehi_could_become_an_in-demand_defender_next_year\"><\/span>Gehi could become an in-demand defender next year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-premier-league-2-414x291.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-premier-league-2-630x443.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-premier-league-2-768x540.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-premier-league-2-770x541.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-premier-league-2-900x633.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-premier-league-2-1200x844.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-premier-league-2-1536x1080.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/crystal-palace-v-liverpool-premier-league-2.jpg.webp 1670w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crystal Palace&#8217;s Mark Gehi in action (Photo by Tom Dulat\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gehi is attracting interest from several top clubs including Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Dayot Upamecano&#8217;s future at Bayern Munich remains uncertain. The Bundesliga champions want to extend his contract until 2030, but the French centre-back could be on the move if a suitable offer is made.<\/p>\n<p>This has made the centre-back market even more complex, with several top clubs looking to move him next year.<\/p>\n<p>Konate, Gehi and Upamecano are all at the center of speculation, with clubs such as Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich having to make big decisions.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8216;For sure&#8217; \u2013 journalist expects Liverpool to make a deal with the defender<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The situation begins at Real Madrid, where uncertainty looms over the future of two key figures in the defensive unit. David Alaba has yet to make a final decision on his future, but the latest signs suggest he could leave the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u at the end of the season. 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